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‘I knew it was going to be close’ Voters return Marc Dalton to Victoria

By M on i sh a M ar ti n s, staff reporter

Colleen Flanagan/tHe news

Liberal candidates Doug Bing and Marc Dalton were elected in both Maple Ridge ridings.

‘It was all about the economy’ Leaders top of mind in days before provincial election

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

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he Liberal strategy was clear, said Doug Bing, currently a Pitt Meadows councillor and now a new MLA who just stole the Maple RidgePitt Meadows riding from the NDP in Tuesday’s election.

The strategy, for all to see, was to focus on the economy and build on the perceived Liberal advantage in managing that when compared to the New

Democratic Party.

So when his NDP opponent talked about the same topic, Bing was surprised, given other issues such as the failed HST, health care, or education or the B.C. Rail scandal, on which Liberals could have been held to account.

At all candidates’ meetings, “I would always mention the economy,” Bing said.

“My opponent would start to talk about the economy. It just brought a smile to my face – because that was our issue.

“I think our strategy has been pretty obvious, pretty clearly laid out and that was to focus on the economy.”

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councillor and dentist started his campaign late because of the slow process of getting his candidacy confirmed by the Liberal party, which was re-elected with five more seats on Tuesday.

And with many volunteers already helping fellow Liberal Marc Dalton in Maple Ridge-Mission, Bing was not only short of time, but of people. A core group of about 30 led by Coun. Cheryl Ashlie got things rolling out of the old Sleep Shop store on Lougheed Highway and 222nd Street.

With time and manpower short, Bing wasn’t able to pound the pavement and knock on doors as much as Dalton did in Maple Ridge-Mission, on the

east side of 224th Street.

Dalton does that better than anyone, Bing added, saying Dalton knocked on more doors in 2009 than any other Liberal candidate.

“He was the top door-knocker of all the candidates.

“He has a real strength for that.”

Instead, Bing decided to attend meetings, where he could talk to more people at once, and used social media, although he was unsure of the effects in winning votes.

Bing said he’d get lots of e-mails from supporters and people who he’d met while going door to door and found good response to his Facebook postings. see Bing, p4

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The polls that forecast a defeat for the B.C. Liberals had little effect on Marc Dalton’s spirit.

As the gap between his party and the New Democrats widened to 20 points, the incumbent MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission refused to lose hope.

“Even in the tougher times, we knew we were close,” Dalton after winning a second term in Victoria.

Dalton took 46 per cent of the popular vote in the riding, with preliminary results showing he won 9,408 votes – 1,376 more votes than his closest rival, New Democrat Mike Bocking.

It was a stark difference from 2009, when Dalton went to bed believing he had lost the election, but woke up to find he had won – by 68 votes.

“I’ve been thinking about this campaign for the past four years,” said Dalton. “All along I’ve known it was going to be very close.”

Being targeted during the anti-Harmonized Sales Tax campaign toughened Dalton, but also allowed him to connect with constituents.

“You learn to live with things, with the criticism, and you understand there are always going to be challenges,” says Dalton.

“I am thankful that people are forgiving because we ended up with stronger numbers than last time.”

Dalton’s campaign began months before the writ dropped. He’s been door-knocking since January, hitting the road almost every evening, in all kinds of weather.

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www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 3 Kristi Blakeway, viceprincipal of Thomas Haney secondary, along with student Miranda Tymoschuk, social justice teacher Jenny Godfrey, and students Heba Abdulmalik and Bailey Hultman, sent Mother’s Day cards for homeless people on the Downtown East Side.

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Hello, reconnecting families S tor y by Neil Corbett

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tudents from Thomas Haney secondary walked around Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside neighbourhood on the occasion of Mother’s Day. They had handmade Mother’s Day cards, which had been created by students from Glenwood elementary, and they offered the people living on the streets the chance to send one of the cards to their mom.

They took what information they could, often just a name and a city, and promised to try and get the card to their mothers, sisters, daughters and wives.

And now, they are seeing how their outreach efforts have reconnected people previously lost to their families.

Project Hello is a program Kristi Blakeway started when she was working in the Coquitlam School District.

Now a vice-principal at Thomas Haney, she brought the program here when she came in February.

Blakeway explained that it originally started with a group of students doing outreach work on the Downtown Eastside at Christmas time. They had gifts of essentials like socks, but Blakeway wanted to try and infuse a little Christmas spirit in them, as well.

“I wanted to give people that feeling of being able to give,” she explained.

She had her class make up cards, which she suggested could be exchanged between people in the area.

But when the students offered the cards to people in the streets, the reaction was, “If I write a card to my family, could you mail it?”

How could they say no?

They had seven such requests that first year in 2009, and with diligence and a little luck, they got the cards to five families.

One woman was Sandra, and she had a daughter, Samantha Bonneau, who lived in Alberta. They hadn’t seen each other in more than a decade. Sandra had never seen her grandchildren. But soon Blakeway and her students had fundraised enough money for a plane ticket, secured the donation of a hotel room, and even got a complimentary hair appointment for Sandra for the reunion.

The effort became an organization known as Project Hello, and it has now reunited more than 300 people with their families, through card-giving on both Mother’s Day and during the Christmas season.

Not all the reunions are as dramatic as Sandra and her daughter, nor is Project Hello as directly involved in all reunions.

“I would be exhausted,” said Blakeway.

But tear-jerking family reunions are common.

The Thomas Haney students helped a woman send a mother’s day card to a sister in Alberta. The woman on the Prairies said her sister had left her husband and children 12 years ago, and was completely estranged from her angry family.

“Twelve years later, she was overjoyed to hear from her,” said Blakeway. “She didn’t even know her sister was alive.”

The kids offer family members contact information for organizations that work with people living on the streets in Vancouver, as a way to try and get in touch or keep in contact with their lost family members.

Blakeway said she doesn’t simply turn the kids lose on the streets of Vancouver. They worked in teams that included two students from Jenny Godrey’s Social Justice 12 class, two from Charles Best in Coquitlam and a teacher or adult. Some of the Charles Best graduates have stayed involved in Project Hello.

“We do a little training beforehand, about what to expect, and what to say, and what not to say.”

Thomas Haney student Bailey Hultman has been a health care volunteer and worked for a Christmas hamper family, but the Project Hello work was more real to him.

The students worked an area from Hastings and Main to Pigeon Park, talking to people and handing out tokens for meals and granola bars.

“It was definitely like really connecting,” said Hultman.

And she said her efforts, like calling all of the people with a given surname in the Calgary phone book, seems like a small thing compared with the results it can have.

“You do feel a sense of ‘I’m doing something that matters,’” said student Heba Abdulmalik. “Family is such an important thing.”

And she said there are other important lessons to be learned.

“The homeless community – they’re actual people. Walking amongst them and talking to them makes such a difference.”

“She didn’t even know her sister was alive.”

Student Miranda Tymoschuk compared it with her experiences going to Africa. Some visitors would feel intimidated to even go there, until they learn differently.

“But you can go downtown, and be friends with the people there,” she said.

Blakeway said kids are always very engaged in the project.

“They’re excited, and genuinely interested in helping people.”

“Kids appreciate more. They are more empathetic, and they understand these people on the Downtown Eastside are no different from them – they’ve just had a lot of tragedy in their lives.”

I just received a beautiful Christmas card from my brother today. The card was made by Kaylen and it was very nice.

My brother told me about your group approaching him and he was very excited that he could send wishes on to our family.

He has had a very tough year and lost everything due to depression and drug addiction. He found out over a year ago that he was HIV positive and was very upset with himself for not taking more precautions. He was in a professional position and lost everything recently. He is a very strong-willed person and it has been tough as a sister to watch this take over his life. He has always been a very high achiever and at the age of 40 participated in his first of many Ironman competitions all over the world.

Thank you for taking the time to do this for him.

Joanne P.S. He is on the road to recovery. Thanks. to all the services in Vancouver :) Thank you so much. I went to Vancouver in the summer and was trying to locate her, but no luck. I haven’t spoke to her in a couple of years, so this is great to at least know that she is alive and well!

I will be going down again this summer and hopefully locate her and introduce my kids to her. They have never met her, and I haven’t seen her since I was 17, and today is my birthday. I’m now 35.

So to hear from her is the best present ever. I really appreciate what your project is doing for our family. Thank you again.

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In the last few years we’ve had numerous women owner’s of some very classic cars into the shop for various repairs of all sorts!

Living in Maple Ridge, we are very lucky to have the weekly Thursday evening car show hosted by the A&W at the corner of 228th and Lougheed, a must see for car lovers of all ages.

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In this modern era of cookie cutter cars, computer controlled everything and AirCare regulations it is refreshing to see the old chrome plated cruisers, golden oldies and original hot rods. These cars take us back a few years and remind us of a simpler time, for the youngsters they are just plain “cool” or “sweet.” The people that own and restore these old beauties are probably the most friendly group of individuals who you will ever meet, bursting with stories about their “ride.”

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Media became hostile: NDP Bing from front

He got most comments when he posted photos and sometimes would get 1,000 hits. “Some of those things kind of amazed me.”

While polls showed the New Democrats as cruising to victory, Bing said he before the election he didn’t believe them.

Recent examples in Alberta and Ontario show that unpopular governments (Progressive Conservative and Liberal, respectively) can survive an election, he said in March.

A turning point in the campaign was the provincial TV debate involving the leaders from the Conservatives, Greens, Liberals and New Democrats.

That live event showed the contrast between a nervous, twitching NDP leader Adrian Dix and a confident Christy Clark.

“That seemed to be a huge shift. A lot of people changed their opinion about Christy right there.

After the debate, our numbers, they just continued to get better.”

One thing that struck him was people focusing on the leaders. They would complain about them as if they knew them. It almost became a personality cult thing, he added.

During the campaign, the Liberals had to run hard and take chances, while the NDP was com-

Contributed

NDP leader Adrian Dix visited to Maple Ridge-Mission, at Kingfishers Waterfront Bar and Grill, during the campaign. placent, Bing said. The Liberals “worked much harder because our backs were up against the wall.”

Locally, “everything we tried, worked.”

Bing doubts he’ll be asked to step aside from his hard-won victory so Premier Clark can run and win a seat in the legislature after being defeated in Vancouver-Point Grey.

And he’s not sure when or if he’ll resign his seat on Pitt Meadows council and has to talk to Mayor Deb Walters about that.

He has to get a constituency office opened and staff hired and wants to repeat what his Liberal predecessor Ken Stewart used to do as MLA – have quarterly meetings with Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge councils.

“The main thing for an MLA is to be an advocate for the community.”

••• NDP candidate Eliza-

beth Rosenau and her volunteers put all their energies into the provincial contest.

“I think our ground game was amazing.”

Many people worked hard to get her elected.

“We tried to stay positive.”

The party didn’t lower itself to attacking and smearing the candidates.

But several developments made it an uphill battle. The Liberal attack ads stuck and had an effect and kept voters from hearing the NDP’s message on the economy, she said.

“There are many things that we could have said, but they would have lowered the discourse to a place we didn’t want to go. We were trying to resist going down that road. That resistance may have cost us the election.”

Rosenau said the New

Democrats not only had to combat Liberal attack ads, but also faced a media that became increasingly hostile as the election drew near.

“We were trying to talk about our plan going forward and they were talking about the 1990s and the memo. It was fear-mongering – and it worked.”

The NDP announced its economic plan on April 11.

“It was laid out. It was a fully costed platform … we rolled it out and it just did not get out. What we were trying to say was blocked by a whole bunch of other noise.”

The wildly inaccurate polls that forecast an NDP landslide created complacency among the NDP troops, she added.

“I do think that polls are garbage.”

And the media seemed to gather together against her party in editorials and columns, all decrying Dix and supporting the Liberals.

She noted that Liberal leader Christy Clark received two front-page photos in the News during the campaign, while her opponent Doug Bing got another front page picture in a story on a possible government apology to Chinese immigrants, shortly before the election.

Clark visited the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows area three times during or shortly before the election, doing mainstreeting and offering the media several photo opportunities.

Dix, though, visited Maple Ridge only once, during a brief stop on a Sunday evening at a local pub. Media were not informed until afterwards.

She doesn’t know why Dix ignored both ridings, which have been close competitions.

“Maybe he thought that Mike Bocking and I had a better chance than we really did.”

Both candidates faced a common enemy at voters’ doorsteps: disinterest and cynicism.

In the last days of the campaign, people weren’t thinking of the Liberal failure on the HST or the B.C. Rail scandal or taxes or education.

Instead, she encountered an “incredible ferociousness” against the leaders from residents, many of whom characterized both leaders as thieves and liars.

“It was about the leaders for most people. It was really, really about the leaders.”

Many thought politicians were just running to benefit themselves and that their vote made no difference anyways.

“Trying to give people hope that their voice would make a difference was hugely challenging.”

For Rosenau, who spent a lot of her own money seeking the nomination and running her campaign, the public’s view that all politicians were in it for themselves was hurtful.

“It’s personally, very painful.”

Results Elections B.C. (unofficial results): • Doug Bing, Liberals, 9,860; • Elizabeth Rosenau, NDP, 9,179; • Michael Patterson, Green, 1,953; • Manuel Pratas, 540.

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It’s not a pillow fight: Bocking Dalton from front

“I love the rain,” says Dalton, because the gloomy weather makes people stay at home.

“It’s like being a teacher in June, when there’s bad weather the kids are not thinking about vacation.”

This time around, however, his campaign attracted more volunteers, more that 150 by Tuesday.

He stayed on message, touting the B.C. Liberal mantra: economy and jobs.

“I think this was an important election for B.C.’s prosperity.”

Key pieces of the Liberal platform included a promise to freeze personal income tax rates for the next five years and cut small-business taxes by 40 per cent.

The platform’s centerpiece was debt reduction, with a commitment to dedicate half of future surpluses to paying off the $60 billion, while beefing up balanced budget legislation with penalties for ministers who don’t meet their targets.

Dalton made a clear pitch for the platform on the campaign trail, telling voters that without a strong economy, the government could not invest in health care or education.

“As our financial resources increase, we are able to do more,” said Dalton. “That’s why the economy is important.”

Three visits to the two local ridings by premier Christy Clark were a welcome boost. One of Clark’s most steadfast supporters, Dalton appreciated the premier’s unfailing optimism, which never flattered even during the most dismal times.

Sometimes he wondered: “Is this for real?”

“She genuinely was very inspirational. Just that energy she put in.

She never cracked in the past two years.”

••• An hour before the polls closed, the volunteers at Bocking’s office were confident he would win.

The sign on their door directed supporters to a “victory” party at St. George’s Anglican Church.

Everything – including opinion polls and people on the street – signalled the New Democrats would form government.

“Our indications were that we were going to do well,” said Bocking, a journalist and currently president of the Media Union of B.C., Local 2000.

The end results were

a complete surprise.

Bocking, who missed being elected in 2009 by 68 votes, took 8,032 of 20,169 votes cast in Maple Ridge-Mission on Tuesday.

“The loss will be the subject of a lot of conversations and examination of the entrails,” he says.

“We have to figure out whether optimistic and positive campaigns really work.”

Bocking can’t pinpoint what went wrong with the campaign locally, but believes both Maple Ridge-Mission and neighbouring Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows were influenced by the provincial mood.

“You can’t look at the riding results in isolation. The fact is, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, according to what we were hearing, were going to be overwhelmingly New Democrat, and something happened.”

The B.C. NDP plans to dissect the campaign to figure out what happened at the ballot box.

Bocking doesn’t want to second guess what happened during the campaign because it’s too early.

NDP leader Adrian

Dix visited Maple Ridge once during the campaign, on Sunday May 5, when he stopped at Kingfisher’s pub to watch hockey and grab dinner.

Bocking says because there were early indications of strong support in Metro Vancouver, Dix decided to focus on the Interior and B.C.’s north.

Bocking’s campaign this year had more supporters, more volunteers and more financial contributions than before.

“This was the best campaign that we’ve ever run,” said Bocking, who ran federally against Conservative MP Randy Kamp in 2004, 2006 and 2008, losing each time.

“There was something else at work here and we need to figure out what that was.”

In addition to traditional campaign strategies such as door knocking, Bocking beefed up his presence on social media this year, even though he “hates” Twitter.

“I think Twitter is ridiculous,” he says with a laugh.

“It is the single most effective way to dumb down the discussion.”

He also had lots of help

from NDP headquarters, but wishes his party was more aggressive at holding the B.C. Liberals to account.

“For some inexplicable reason, we gave Christy Clark a free pass. While they were pounding away at the NDP about the 1990s, we didn’t have much to say about them in the past 12 years, and that’s a head-scratcher for me,” said Bocking, who tried to highlight the government’s record in his campaign.

“When somebody is using a bazooka against you, you don’t use a pillow. It’s not a pillow fight.”

Tuesday’s campaign was the fifth and final time Bocking ran for office.

He returns to his job as a union president next week.

Results Elections B.C. (unofficial results): • Marc Dalton, Liberals, 9,408; • Mike Bocking, NDP, 8,032; • Alex Pope, Green, 1,654; • Chad Thompson, Conservative, 1,075.

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Stopping change Christy Clark steered the Liberals to a stunning majority victory in Tuesday’s provincial election.

That win included electing Liberals Doug Bing in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows and incumbent Marc Dalton in Maple Ridge-Mission.

The vote in both ridings was expected to be tight, as evidenced by Clark’s three visits to the area during the campaign.

Bing won by close to 700 votes, while Dalton’s margin exceeded 1,300. The latter is even more surprising given that Dalton took the riding in the previous election by just 68 votes, and was subject of a recall petition during his first term.

The Liberals has trailed by as many as 20 polls leading up to the election, and by as much as nine the day before the vote. Even Clark admitted surprise on election night, with her party earning a 50-33-1-1 majority. But she didn’t even win her own riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, losing by 785 votes.

So what happened?

NDP leader Adrian Dix will take much of the blame, for his dour demeanour, reluctance to answer specific questions, and flip-flop on the Kinder-Morgan pipeline issue. The party actually fared worse in the election under him than it did with previous leader Carole James in 2009, by two seats.

Some are suggesting that Dix didn’t run a negative enough campaign, while the Liberals are gloating that their jobs-and-economy platform struck a chord.

Surely some voters were swayed by attack ads that focussed on the memo mistake Dix made when he was ‘just’ 35, or feared the legacy of previous NDP governments. But it was more.

Ipsos Reid determined from an election day poll that, basically, NDP voters didn’t show up – they stayed home, while Liberal voters didn’t.

At 52 per cent, it was one of the lower voter turnouts in B.C. history, so a small number of voters were able to influence the greater outcome.

A quarter of voters only decided who to vote for in the final week of the campaign, and many of them – by a seven per cent margin – decided to not to take a chance on change.

And, yes, 65 per cent of exiting voters polled rated the economy as a ‘very important’ issue.

In the end, according to Ipsos, Liberal voters were more motivated to stop change rather than those for the NDP who wanted change.

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Child poverty the shame of Canada C

andidates floated some lofty ideas and promises around the issue of child poverty to attract votes in the provincial election.

But anyone with a sense of history will realize that most of those will disappear as soon as the new government Health Care is installed.

And that is a shame, Marco Terwiel since our country ranks 17th out of 29 developed countries in looking after our children. That ranking has not changed in the past decade, despite several elections with lots of promises, reports, plans, but little effective action other than doing more of the same – providing more money without a solid plan.

There is also a broader issue: measuring income alone does not capture the full breadth of the problem. For instance, in nine out of 10 poverty stricken families, there is one mostly female parent as a breadwinner. Then there are variations in the cost of housing, transportation and education, depending where one lives.

As a physician, I have seen what poverty does to the health of people, especially the children, and it is not a pretty picture.

The most disturbing aspect is that the situation is getting worse for the most vulnerable populations, despite our social safety net funneling more money and resources into the hands of the poor.

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In my experience, a lot of those resources are wasted, not because of good intentions, but because of a multitude of rigid bureaucracies acting as silos. Most lack the authority or mandate of individualized comprehensive planning. Take a single parent of two children, basically unemployable, having dropped out of high school and lacking the most basic skills of budgeting, economical food preparation, and other essential life abilities. A person like that requires an entirely different kind of help than a homeless person who, through no fault of his own, cannot find work on account of the economic downturn and lack of skills to branch out in a different kind of occupation and, thus, ended up on the street. Then again, many of the poor got into that situation because of drugs or alcohol, posing different challenges for society to improve their lives.

I keep wondering if I am the only one questioning why the poor continue to have children. Anybody with any sense and a conscience would realize that they cannot provide for their offspring the way any child is entitled to. All they do is make things more difficult for themselves, closing any doors that otherwise would be available to better themselves and get out of the prison of poverty.

In the meantime, depriving too many children of the most important early childhood experiences of love, safety and security necessary for a good start for a meaningful life.

This scenario sets many of these children up to follow in the footsteps of their parent(s), perpetuating the problem of lifelong poverty, from one generation to the next.

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What most people do not realize is that we ranked a troubling 27th out of the 29 countries in health and safety for our children. Childhood obesity is rampant among the poor. Yet all too many arrive in school without breakfast, because there was no food in the home. Even if there is food, then it is often of poor quality, leading to the weight problem. As these children grow up, they place an increasing burden on the health care system.

Recent studies showed that even though the majority find their lives fairly satisfactory, Canadian children rate their relationships with classmates, mothers and fathers much lower than other ‘rich’ countries.

“I keep wondering if I am the only one questioning why the poor continue to have children.”

Canada’s ranking falls to 25th when children are queried on whether their classmates are “kind and helpful” and whether their mothers and fathers are “easy” to talk to.”

Bullying has gone unchecked until recently when some shameful consequences hit our social media.

After all this gloom and doom, a ray of light, that when a government really means business, impressive results are achievable.

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The News/letters Who would trip elderly lady?

Editor, The News: My 87-year-old mother lives in the seniors’ residence in Pitt Meadows.

On Saturday, May 11, she went for a walk around the block. Along Ford Road, she saw some children playing with a rope.

The children waited until my mom got to the rope, then pulled it, tripping her.

Fortunately, she did not break any bones in the fall, but was bruised, bloodied, and, as you can imagine, completely shocked and confused.

I want to convey my disappointment and dismay in the behaviour

of these children. I’ve lived in Pitt Meadows for years and just recently moved my mom here. I was completely disheartened that this could happen in our lovely community.

On the bright side, a Good Samaritan came along and saw that my mom was disoriented and she very kindly walked my mom back to her building.

She wouldn’t leave my mom until she was safe inside.

I want to thank this woman very much for her loving and compassionate care.

Corinne Alain Pitt Meadows

Life without poverty through education Terwiel from p6

It may surprise you that Newfoundland leads the country in a successful antipoverty policy, while B.C. with all its riches ranks number nine.

Newfoundland launched a sensible plan spearheaded by then Premier Danny Williams in 2005 with five clearly defined goals to eliminate poverty within 10 years.

As a result ,currently they have lifted nearly half the population previously living in poverty to a

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more acceptable standard of living and expect to reach their goal by 2015.

Let us hope we will collectively, government and citizens alike, find the will and resources after next week’s election to offer our children a life without poverty through education and skillstraining and guaranteeing meaningful employment in the future.

Dr. Marco Terwiel is a retired family physician who lives in Maple Ridge.

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Lawsuit must be a joke Editor, The News: Re: Maple Ridge sues ex-mayor (The News, May 10).

This must be a joke?

Or perhaps the lawyers for the District of Maple Ridge must be having a slow year.

And, yes, I am a golfer, having played for more than 60 years, but not at Heather Hills, since I prefer to play on championship courses, and I don’t think that Gord Robson’s golf course fits into that category. I guess it is more likely a chip and putt course for novices to have fun at.

In fact, as the newspaper reports, the Robsons sell green fees for the purpose of raising money for charities.

Consequently, it is not even a commercial venture.

They also raise certain agricultural products.

So where is the harm or damage to the land?

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Besides raising sheep and lamas, the Robsons also grow hazelnuts on their property. ment stand? A tent for a club house? Give me a break, even the lowest class golf course I have played at could do better than that.

Strangely, nitpicking to people maintaining

property better than most seems to be a specialty for certain municipal bureaucrats.

On the other hand, other folks are allowed to let their properties dilapidate and turn into

dumps – with rusted vans and broken down plastic green houses.

I guess bylaw officers or other municipal officials are blind.

Lance Felgnar Pitt Meadows

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A middle-aged man’s body was discovered by a passerby on a popular trail in Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam on Sunday.

RCMP were initially called to the scene, but have since turned the case over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team .

The victim, 44-year-old Clifford Arthur Devitt, was a transient person who mostly frequented Maple Ridge, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, said IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Bari Emam.

Devitt was known to police and had convictions for theft and resisting arrest. He also

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He was Devitt scheduled for a trial in July on one count of theft.

Emam could not confirm the exact location where the body was found, but said it was near a dike and that the adjacent waterway was searched.

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nature of the dead man’s injuries, Emam said they were not consistent with those of a gangrelated murder.

“Obvious signs of a gang hit are usually visible when we come up to a crime scene.”

A bike, which investigators believe belongs to Devitt, was found by his body. The RCMP have released a photo of Devitt and the bike in the hopes of generating tips from the public.

IHIT is asking anyone who was in the area adjacent to the dike system or along the trail in the park that may have witnessed anything suspicious to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551IHIT (4448) or by email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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Book Bins built to celebrate reading

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aving boxes of books available in places where people are waiting – books that can be taken home, read, and later returned to the box – is the goal of a local literacy group.

The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Literacy Committee is seeing its book bin project brought to life, as carpentry apprentices from Samuel Robertson Technical are building 10 wooden boxes for a pilot project.

Elaine Yamamoto, the literacy facilitator for the group, said each of the boxes will contain about 15 new books, made available through Raisea-Reader and private donations.

“We’ve got everything from toddler up to adult reading,” she said.

The boxes will be distributed at places like walk-in clinics, laundromats, recreation centres and other places people spend significant time.

If a book is taken home to be finished, it can be returned to any of the 10

book bins.

“The last thing we want is for a kid to love a book, and their parent have to rip it out of their hands,” said Yamamoto.

Inevitably, organizers acknowledge, books will go missing. But that will be considered an investment in literacy.

Grant Sych, woodwork teacher, agreed to have his SRT students build the milk-crate-sized boxes. He readily takes on such community projects if the organization making the request will provide the materials. The wood for the book bins was donated

by Haney Builders.

As part of the pilot, the first 100 books will be tagged as part of the bookcrossing.com project, so those interested in seeing where the book travels to can see just how many lives the book touches.

“Our main goal is to celebrate reading and to demonstrate that our whole community values books,” said Yamamoto.

The literacy committee will be finalizing pilot sites in the next month.

The book bins will start appearing in the community in about three weeks.

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he savoury scents drifting from the Garibaldi secondary cafeteria on Thursday afternoon spoke of the quality of competition in the eighth annual Chowder Festival.

Sixteen teams from the school district’s teaching kitchens came to strut their culinary stuff.

Along with the hosts were teams from Thomas Haney, Samuel Robertson Technical and Maple Ridge Secondary School.

There was clam chowder, sparerib chowder, citrus-cured salmon chowder, Cajun chowder, smoked chicken and bacon chowder, and many other varieties of thick, chunky, creamy stew.

A sample-sized cup of the delightful liquids could be purchased for just a quarter, and the kids stood behind huge pots of their creations, ladling it out, and serving it with a sprinkle of fresh sage, a parsley sprig or a slice of baguette.

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Nilab Akbari from Maple Ridge secondary stirs her chowder before putting it into a cup for judging during the competition at Garibaldi secondary on Thursday. resa Knox.

She said it was amazing what they were able to do in the 90-minute time limit.

“It was way better than Hell’s Kitchen, and they don’t get swore at.”

Some of the kids are simply taking an elective course, and others are future chefs.

“They get a chance to show off,” said Knox.

Thomas Haney’s Jon Donofrio had prepared

a nice halibut and prawn chowder with partner Alex Hoskins. They were proud, but also impressed with their rivals’ chowders.

“They’re all really good, but they’re all different,” noted Donofrio.

The winners, as chosen by the judges, were James Federici and Travis Smith of Garibaldi for their Mexican chowder.

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Although all of the Montessori teachers in the Ridge Meadows School District received layoff notices, everyone one of them is expected to be re-hired for the next school year, say local educators.

The Montessori method involves specialized materials, student choice of activity, mixed-age classrooms and students discovering new concepts instead of receiving direct instruction. It is an ap-

proach to education that many parents consider innovative and desirable for their children.

Concerns have been raised that all of the local teachers who have been trained in this method are among the 177 educators given layoff notices for next year.

Montessori teaching is offered at Hammond Elementary up to Grade 6.

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given layoff notices will be re-hired. The board’s budget, with $5.6 million in cuts, will result in the loss of 34 fulltime equivalent (FTE) positions.

Prochop said the district has no plan to reduce its Montessori programs, and these teachers have a unique skill set that will see them returned to their jobs in September.

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A crew of volunteers recovered the body from Gold Creek on Wednesday, six days after the 22-year-old and a friend were sucked under water by strong currents.

The men were swimming with a group of friends at the top of a waterfall when they were swept away.

One of the men – a 19-year-old from Delta– - was spotted by a RCMP helicopter downstream.

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Crews continued to search for the second man, who was from Surrey, but called off the search Saturday because the water was too dangerous.

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A picture of the community, as painted in the developer-slanted Coquitlam Star newspaper, was that of a booming area marked by “rapid development,” including the construction of many roads into areas of “fertile land reclaimed from the river.”

In reality, Pitt Meadows was a young, isolated agricultural community of less than 200 people.

The first school house had opened less than six years before and the post office, located in the only general store in the community, was only four years old.

Roads were scant and the only bridge over the Pitt River was the single track CPR span.

However, road work was being done at a fairly good pace, with Dewdney Trunk being graveled over a twomile stretch and what is now Baynes Road being pushed through as was the new Park Road.

The Seventh Day Adventists made up a good part of the population of the community, as they had a colony in the area of what is now Hoffmann Park.

The Seventh Day Adventists made up a good part of the population of the community, as they had a colony in the area of what is now Hoffmann Park, and in that September, a road, now known as Advent, was built to accommodate their needs.

Further north, Archbishop McNeil purchased more than 700 acres on the bank of the Pitt River, with the intention of settling Catholics in a colony on the site, and the government was in the process of pushing Harris Road north to assist them.

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Roads were scant and the only bridge over the Pitt River was the single track CPR span. the railway through the area and an encampment with hundreds of workers was newly located on the banks of the Pitt River.

One article in the Star noted between 200 and 300 railway men were at work with steam shovels at “the gravel pit,” although we have to guess what pit that was.

In less than two years, the original single-track bridge would be floated up river to become the area’s first auto crossing.

There were already some movers and shakers in the community.

Wellington Jeffers Harris had been the Reeve of Maple Ridge

and was an MLA and diking commissioner, and W.J. Park had taken over the secretaryship of the fledgling Milk and Cream Shippers Association of the Lower Mainland.

By August, there was a move afoot to become a municipality.

The Star reported: “a movement significant of the development already attained by the rich agricultural district of Pitt Meadows, and of the confidence felt by the residents in their future growth, has just began, having as its object the incorporation of the locality as a municipality, and the property owners are

being asked to sign a petition to this end ...”

W. J. Park was appointed secretary of the committee in charge of organizing the “movement.”

The intended boundaries of the new municipality were to be west from Maple Ridge to the Pitt River and south to the Fraser River and north to Pitt Lake – 13,000 acres, or 25 square miles, with a total population of somewhere between 300 and 400.

The countdown has begun.

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River District opens weekly farmers market

Spring brings visitors to outdoor market Southeast Vancouver is welcoming summer with the weekly farm market at River District, ParkLane Homes’ waterfront community that covers 130 acres and includes homes, shops, green space, restaurants and community amenities.

The first market took place on May 4, and saw more than 500 people come out to wander the market and purchase some goodies.

“The incredible turnout is a testament to the diversity and quality of this year’s farm and artisan vendors,” says Yosh Kashara, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at ParkLane Homes. “We couldn’t be happier with the support

from the community.”

Market visitor and local resident Jonathan Murkin was excited to see the market open this year.

“We’ve been waiting for the market to open,” he says. “It’s a great addition to the neighbourhood.”

Among the items being sold at the market are fruits and vegetables, breads, flowers, skin care and jewellery.

The farm market will take place every Saturday between May 4 and October 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kerr Street Plaza.

For a full list of vendors participating at the market and for more information, visit www.riverdistrict.ca

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By Kerry Vital

Everyone has fond memories of their childhood summer vacations, spending time with family and friends and playing outside for hours. Now you can make more memories with Shorewood Cottages, just minutes from the Canada-U.S. border in Birch Bay. “You get the best of both worlds,” says Chris Hughes, a local RE/ MAX broker who grew up in West Vancouver, and a partner in Compass Point Project Marketing. “It’s relaxed and quiet when you get here, but you can be at the beach in two minutes.”

Shorewood is located on a sunny plateau with over eleven acres total and seven acres of private parkland and trails, so outdoor activity will be a large part of your life. There will also be picnic areas, a bocce ball court, a community herb garden, an ocean lookout with a fire pit (called Sunset Point) and a clubhouse with an outdoor pool and hot tub. The picturesque setting includes a stream behind many of the cottages and ocean views from the front of the property. Hughes notes that the property is very dog-friendly, for those who could never leave man’s (or woman’s) best friend behind.

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away from home, with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a cozy fireplace and hardwood flooring.

Outside, you’ll find West Coast Craftsmen architecture and a private patio. There are a variety of two- and three-bedroom floorplans available, ranging from 1,082 to over 1,500 square feet.

The cottages “are high-end from a finishing perspective, but exceptional value,” Hughes says. “These are real residences you can stay in all year round.”

The location is the biggest draw for buyers. The famous C Shop, which sells candy, pizza, baked goods and other treats, is a minute away, along with miles of Birch Bay beachfront, restaurants and cafes, and plenty of outdoor activities. You’ll also find Birch Bay State Park and boat launch, water

slides, go-carts, mini-golf and several golf courses nearby.

“There are a ton of things to do,” Hughes says. “Most weekends you’ll find something going on.”

Among those things are arts and music festivals, fireworks, the Birch Bay Marathon, parades, sandcastle contests, car shows and many other events. Plus crabbing, clamming and fishing are lots of fun for the family and great for dinner!

“We’re just 12 minutes from the border,” says Hughes. “You can come down with the family for the entire summer or just for the day.”

He also notes that if you’re not able to come down to the cottage yourself, you can rent it out to other families

looking for a beach getaway.

The developers of the property include two Canadian families, and most of the buyers so far are from the Lower Mainland.

“You can’t touch this price anywhere in the Lower Mainland,” Hughes says.

“It’s much more affordable to buy in the U.S. Plus, there’s a minimal amount of legal fees (and) no property purchase tax.”

Cottages at Shorewood start in the low $200,000s. For more information, visit www.shorewoodcottages.com, email info@shorewoodcottages.com or call 1-888-255-8121. The show cottages are open Wednesday through Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. or anytime by appointment.

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The cottages at Shorewood are built in a West Coast Craftsmen style, above, with plenty of natural light, cozy stone fireplaces, left, and a variety of two- and three-bedroom floorplans. The beach is just two minutes away, top, so outdoor activity will be an integral part of your life.

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The federal government’s Home Buyers Plan is, according to the Canada Revenue Agency website, “a program that allows you to withdraw funds from your registered retirement savings plan to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.”

The CRA will allow you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSPs with no penalties for that purpose, provided you pay the money back over time.

“It’s a great option for those who have the RRSPs to draw from, says mortgage specialist Brandee McWhinney, from Dominion Lending Centres. “It’s become extremely common [for people to use this program]. I would say it’s one of the top two sources for down payments today, the first being family gifts.”

The mechanics of the program are fairly straightforward. According to the CRA, you can request the funds from the holder of your RRSPs, and you need to give assurances that you, or the family member who has a disability, will occupy the home; that you are a firsttime buyer; and that you have entered into a written agreement for either a purchase or a contract to build. You must also be a resident of Canada. There are other details, which can be found by searching Home Buyers Plan on the CRA website (www.cra-arc.gc.ca).

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Greg Andrews looks at the Home Buyer’s Plan on the Canada Revenue Agency website.

McWhinney thinks the main reason the HBP program is so popular is that it’s very difficult to come up with a down payment these days because the required dollar amount is so large.

“It may only be five per cent [needed for the down payment], but in actual dollars, it’s quite a bit because home prices are so high.”

There are a few things to watch out for if you plan to use the program, says McWhinney.

First off, the money must have been invested in RRSPs for at least 90 days before it can be used. Also, the RRSP generally can’t be locked in or part of a group RRSP. One interesting aspect of the program is that although it is aimed at first-time homebuyers, the CRA definition of a first-time buyer is someone who hasn’t owned a home and occupied it as their personal place of residence during the preceding four years. This means that if you’ve been renting for the past

four years, you qualify.

Another point to keep in mind, says McWhinney, is that if you’re planning to go down this road, you must give the holder of your RRSPs time to cash them out. In other words, don’t make it a last minute thing because such institutions can often take three or four days to get you your money.

Greg Andrews, a charted accountant with MNP, concurs that the HBP has become popular for down payments, and for good reason.

“I see it fairly regularly [on people’s tax forms], so obviously it’s pretty common,” he says.

From his perspective, the program can be a good deal – provided those using it understand the trade-off that occurs when using RRSPs as a down payment.

Naturally, while the money is tied up in the home, it’s not earning as part of one’s overall RRSP portfolio, but Andrews says the offsetting savings in terms of not paying interest on borrowed money can often mean an overall win for the homebuyer.

He points out that it’s important to realize that the money must be paid back according to the borrowing schedule. Otherwise, it gets added to your income for the years you don’t keep the repayments up, which is generally not a good thing for most individuals.

“People need to determine before they go ahead what the overall financial impact will be on them,” he adds.

“That said, I definitely let people know about the option because it’s a good one.”

• For all the details on the Home Buyers Plan, consult the CRA website.

Robert Prince is a freelance writer in Maple Ridge.

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are not a prime residence are deemed to have been sold at fair market value, even if they are passed along, in a will, to anyone other than a spouse. If that fair market value is higher than the original cost of the properties, then there is a capital gains tax on the difference.

It’s important to note that there is no tax on a principal residence, so a home can be passed into the estate, or on to a child or other relative, with no capital gains taxes applying.

It’s important for the elderly to understand this concept so that they can determine when to begin disbursing money to family members or if they need to do so at all. In other words, unless there is some complexity to their asset mix (in which case they usually have some financial advisors to help them), there is no tax advantage to early distribution and no tax penalty to an estate.

There are, of course, advantages to family members if unneeded financial assets can be distributed early and perhaps lighten their own mortgage or debt loads. Again, in Canada, you can give away as much money as you wish in a year, to anyone you wish, not just relatives, with no tax implications for either the giver or receiver.

Should you share the wealth? Once you have taken into account what money you might need to support your lifestyle, and perhaps account for some long-term care later in life, if there’s still money to spare, then it’s really a personal decision, not one that should be driven by tax fears. For the majority, such decisions will be fairly simple and not necessitate much technical advice. But if you have items that might have a capital gains issue, then it is always best to get some professional advice.

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While a few elderly people have personal tax and financial advisers, most do not. If anyone in the family breaches the subject of money, it can appear self-serving or offensive and lead to family tensions. Estate planning done over Mother’s Day dinner with all of the opinions in the family present is risky business.

There are some simple things to keep in mind when it comes to estate planning. You don’t know what tomorrow might bring, so you have to maintain some financial independence. It doesn’t take long in an acute-care hospital or home to run up substantial costs, so there need not be any rush to dispose of assets.

Many elderly worry about estate taxes, believing if they give things to their children early, they’ll reduce taxes upon death. But, in fact, in Canada, there is no direct tax on estates. There is a probate fee in most provinces, around two per cent of the estate value, and there are situations where capital gains taxes can be applied.

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God, morality and Mr. Baker Ac t s of Faith by Brad Warner

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n a letter last week, Grant Baker complained that my previous article, “The incredible ‘god’ of entertainment,” wasn’t clear enough for his liking.

Among others things, I was inconclusive, noncommitted, and mysterious.

Mr. Baker’s central complaint appeared to be that I was intentionally bewildering people for some nefarious purpose.

Yet what I found quite interesting was Mr. Baker’s moral statement about what I wrote: “It’s obviously not moral.”

Now one thing that Mr. Baker and I agree on is that there’s real right and wrong. And he is either making an objective moral value claim or he’s making some form of subjective statement. If it’s subjective, it has no moral force; but if he believes what I wrote is really wrong, that’s curi-

ous.

For it’s plausible, that apart from God, objective moral values do not exist.

Notice I am not saying that people, whether or not they believe in God, cannot recognize objective morality. I believe that everyone, unless they are morally damaged, can recognize objective moral values.

But it is difficult to provide a foundation for objective moral values apart from God. If one is committed philosophically to Naturalism (the idea that there’s only natural ‘stuff’ in the universe, no supernatural ‘stuff’), it is difficult to ground any type of objective morality.

That’s why atheistic philosophers of science like Michael Ruse confirm this point.

He says the position of the modern evolutionist is that humans have an awareness of morality because such an awareness is of biological worth.

Morality is a biological adaptation no less than

are hands and feet and teeth. Considered as a rationally justifiable set of claims about an objective something, ethics is illusory.

When someone says, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself,’ they think they are referring above and beyond themselves. Nevertheless, such reference is truly without foundation. Morality is just an aid to survival and reproduction, and any deeper meaning is illusory.

Ruse basically says that if naturalistic evolution is true, objective morality is illusory.

But if Mr. Baker thinks that “bewildering people is objectively immoral,” and not in some sense just subjective or relative, then he’s committed to the objectivity of moral values. But if objective moral values cannot exist without God, and objective values do exist, then it follows inescapably that God exists.

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Community Calendar Saturday, May 18 • Join the food revolution at the Haney Farmers Market!

Find out the winners of the Kid’s Real Food Challenge at 1:30 p.m.. Take a tour of the market with a kitchenette between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

It’s our launch of the I Luv

invites you to attend the opening of The Intergenerational Garden at the corner of Edge Street and 121 Ave. The project is funded under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program and MP Randy Kamp will help officially open the garden.

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Friday, May 17 • The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie, Seniors Network and its partners

Veggies campaign at the Kids Korner tent. Gourmet Grannies will have Cockaleekie soup samples at the Try It You’ll Like It tent. We have early veggies, cheese, eggs and more. The Garibaldi Art Club has works of art in the Bandstand. All in Memorial Peace Park on 224th

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information see haneyfarmersmarket.org • The Ridge Meadows Pro Life Society will hold a dinner and AGM featuring television host, radio personality, author of 14 books and speaker

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local non-profit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail newsroom@mapleridgenews. com at least a week before the

Michael Coren. The event will be held at the St. Patrick’s School gymnasium (22561121st Avenue, Maple Ridge).

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m. Tickets and further information at ridgemeadowsprolifesociety@gmail.com or call Susan Kotnik at 604-4656911.

• I-Love-to-Dance will be a dance and a bachata lesson from Robyn Picard, from 7-8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a big food layout. Singles welcome. If you love ballroom, Latin and swing dancing, you’re invite to join us at the RMSS ballroom 12150-224th St. Tickets at the door. For more info visit www.ilovetodance.ca or call Ray at 604-836-7295.

Sunday, May 19 • The Pitt Meadows Community Association is offering its first spring training health and fitness symposium. This will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Bonson Community Centre at Osprey Village. There will be over 20 local businesses at the event, four keynote speakers, swag bags, demos, samples and more. The PMCA has already had a fabulous response from businesses and we still have space for businesses looking to get involved. Tickets will be $20 prior to the event and $25 at the door. For more info contact: Lorie Muller 604-8181372 or loriemuller@shaw.ca, or Ania Glowacka at 604-7626720 or ania@trinamicfitnessandhealth.com Monday May 20 • Victoria Day at 7 p.m. the Pitt Meadows Garden Club is inviting members and anyone interested to its monthly meeting. Guest speaker: Ron Long of the Native plant Society on hidden treasures of pink mountain tundra plants, at Pitt Meadows Community Hall, adjacent to Community Church (corner Harris and Ford Road).

Enjoy coffee and homemade treats – drop-in fee of $2 for non-members Tuesday, May 21 • The First Pitt Meadows Scouts will hold a registration/information meeting from 6:45-8 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall (downstairs), 12460 Harris Rd., RSVP/Enquiries to groupcommish.1pmscouts@ gmail.com.

• Golden Ears Writers Lobby Night offers the topic Working with an Editor, by editor Lesley Cameron, from 7-9 p.m. at The ACT, 11944 Haney Place. She will explain the mysteries of the editing process and provide tips on how to get the most out of working with an editor. No charge, 19-plus, call Katherine Wagner at 604-467-7198 or citizen@shaw.ca

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The News/sports Burrards reload for new season

Section coordinator: Neil Corbett 604-467-1122 ext. 216

newsroom@mapleridgenews.com

SRT Titans advance to semi-final

New campaign begins Sunday at Planet Ice

The SRT Titans junior girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the Fraser Valley championships with a big 3-0 win over Earl Mariott on Tuesday.

The Titans found their form early in the first half by outworking their opponent, which led to some great chances on goal.

Katelyn Erhardsen opened the scoring with a great strike from outside the 18-yard box.

She followed the first goal up with a clinical strike from a 30-yard free kick.

Jessica Thomas scored the third goal by finishing off a skillful cross from Mady McNeil.

Goalie Asia Jesko made sound decisions all game in her shutout.

The Titans took on North Surrey last night at SRT for the right to go to the championship game.

by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

Maple Ridge Burrards president Lance Andre can’t wait for Sunday.

That’s when he gets to see the many weapons he has assembled for the coming Western Lacrosse Association season brought to bear.

That’s also when the Burrards get to begin erasing the memory of the last-place, injuryplagued 4-13-1 campaign of a season ago.

“We’re going to be one of the highest-scoring teams in the league,” predicts Andre.

“It’ll be exciting.”

They open the season against the Langley Thunder on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. at Planet Ice. Leading on offence will be Curtis Dickson, who is coming off a season of 42 goals and 62 points with the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League.

He was third in the NLL in goals scored.

“He’ll probably be at the top of the WLA in scoring,” predicts Andre.

“He’ll be our cornerstone.”

The Port Coquitlam product is a pure goal scorer, and has become almost impossible for a defender to contain.

“He’s dynamite oneon-one, and in front of the net.”

In the 2013 playoffs, Dickson managed eight goals and 10 points in

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Burrards win Novice tournament

Curtis Dickson (left) is one of the elite scoring talents in the National Lacrosse League, and had 42 goals with the Calgary Roughnecks. two games. Seven of his goals came in the second half of a 14-13 loss to the Washington Stealth. With his team down by five, he scored three goals in less than three minutes.

He suffered through injuries last year and only played two games for the Burrards, but had eight goals and 13 points. In 2011, the year he was the NLL rookie of the year, he put up an impressive 46 goals and 78 points in 17 games in Maple Ridge.

And there is lots of

other pro talent. Another Roughneck, Aaron Pascas was limited to just five games in Maple Ridge last year after a car accident, and he will provide more offensive punch.

Joel Dalgarno had to sit out a season while he pursued a career as a firefighter, but he plays for the Colorado Mammoth and brings more elite-level skill.

Creighton Reid is also a Mammoth, but rather than scoring goals, the hard-nosed defender takes charge in his own

end of the rink.

All of those players are from the Coquitlam/ Port Coquitlam area.

Jaeden Gastaldo is a New Westminster transition player Some home-grown talent on the roster is Mike Mallory of Pitt Meadows, who was drafted by the NLL Washington Stealth.

And Andre made some moves to shore up his own end of the arena, in a trade with the Victoria Shamrocks that brings Chris Levis and defender Michael

Krgovich back to the mainland.

Levis earned the WLA’s Leo Nicholson Trophy as Outstanding Goaltender in 2003, he was the WLA playoff MVP in 2007 and was named to WLA All-Star teams in 2003 and 2008.

After spending eight seasons with the Coquitlam Adanacs, Levis was traded to the Shamrocks at the 2011 trade deadline. He made six regular season appearances for Victoria in each of the two seasons since then and has

started in all play-off games.

Former captain of the Minto Cup Champion Coquitlam Adanacs, Michael Krgovich was drafted by the Shamrocks at 17th overall in the 2012 draft, but has yet to don a jersey for the island club. Krgovich is known as a strong defender and will bring additional size to Ridge.

In exchange, Victoria has received the Burrards’ fourth-round pick in the 2014 draft and second-round pick in 2015.

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The Ridge Meadows Burrards A2 novice lacrosse team went undefeated through five weekend games, to win gold at the annual Adanac Cup in Coquitlam last weekend.

They dispatched teams from Mission, North Delta, Semiahmoo and Surrey, then beat the Surrey A2 team in the gold medal match 8-4.

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Sports

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Scouts Open House /Registration

Liam Wallace took first place in an event on the Freestyle Mountain Bike World Tour. It was held in Grand Junction, Colorado recently.

Information session Tuesday May 21 6:45 - 8pm Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall 12460 Harris Road

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Local extreme mountain bike competitor Liam Wallace took home a first-place trophy from the Ranchstyle Mountain Bike Festival in Grand Junction, Colorado.

It was the first North American stop on the

Freestyle Mountain Bike World Tour, and a key event for Wallace.

He knew he was getting good as a trick rider, but wanted to test himself against international competition.

He ran in the open slopestyle class, and won it.

“I did my run, and I did what I wanted to do,” he said.

“Then, everyone else went crazier, so I had to go crazier too, and I landed everything.”

Wallace went up jumps and down drops, doing bar spins, tailwhips, backflips and 360s.

He knew he had a great run.

“I was really excited when I came down the course and landed all

my tricks, he said. I had the feeling I was in the top three.”

Wallace has been debating turning professional, but the 15-yearold said he plans to continue as an amateur, and do well at that level before entering pro classes.

“I want to stay in the amateur class, and try to win it,” he said.

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No soccer standings U-12 and below Only at age 12 will soccer teams in B.C. compete for a league championship.

B.C. Soccer recently released a statement that there is to be no recording and posting of standings for under-12 and below.

The organization said this highlights its commitment to the Canadian Soccer Association’s Wellness to World Cup Long Term Player Development program.

The LTPD’s recommendation is that no league standings be recorded within the first three stages of development – Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learning to Train. These stages run between the ages of U4-U12.

B.C. Soccer said in a press release that it supports competition at all levels, and with the elimination of standings in children’s leagues, it is not intended to reduce the intensity of competition among players in a game situation.

The LTPD asserts that playing with competitive commitment and intensity is necessary to advance player development in ball technique, decision-making, mental concentration, and other skills.

The CSA believes young children will compete even in the absences of league standings. All young players understand that soccer is a game about scoring goals and winning.

“Simple observation of children’s soccer around the world shows that the absence of a trophy or league title does nothing to diminish each player’s desire to compete each time they step onto the field,” said B.C. Soccer in announcing the change.

“Across the country, this has been a topic of debate and we at B.C. Soccer wanted our membership to know our stance on this; the matches themselves will still drive competition for these play-

ers, but we need to distance ourselves from the win at all costs mentality,” said Luca Dalla Pace, B.C. Soccer’s LTPD liaison.

“I believe that this is a step in the right direction in the development of our young players,” said Michael Findlay, director of soccer development for B.C. Soccer.”

“Too many times, coaches will coach to win at all costs at the younger ages, so that they can see their team listed on the top of the standings, instead of coaching for the development of the players themselves.”

“The game will always have a result and competition is important on that day, but we must look at the overall development of all the players in our game. Standings over the season, in the most part are for coaches, parents and administrators, not the players themselves.”, said Dante Zanatta, technical director of Kelowna United.

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Lower Mainland politicians want any new licensed medical marijuana factories built on industrial land, not already scarce farmland.

A resolution passed last week by the Lower Mainland Local Government Association urges the Union of B.C. Municipalities to lobby for the industrial-only land restriction as the federal government prepares to approve new large-scale indoor growers.

Ottawa announced in January it will phase out individual licences for medical marijuana users

to grow pot in their own homes and instead have all medical pot grown and distributed by highly regulated, secure commercial operators.

Surrey Coun. Linda Hepner said medical marijuana is a pharmaceutical that should be grown in industrial zoned areas rather than competing against food crops for agricultural land that’s already too expensive for some prospective conventional farmers.

“We would be utilizing a lot of agricultural land for something that could be in a greenhouse environment in an industrial zone,” Hepner said.

“We don’t want to see all our agricultural food

space in marijuana,” added outgoing LMLGA president Barbara Steele.

The federal health ministry intends to launch the new system by April of 2014.

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin is one local leader who disagreed.

“We feel very strongly our industrial park is not the appropriate place,” he said.

The main concerns, Daykin said, are odour for neighbours and whether operators have tough enough security to fend off grow-rips by gangsters.

Maple Ridge wanted the federally regulated pot growers to instead be limited to agricultural par-

cels, with large setbacks, similar to what would be used for a mushroom or hog farm.

“We’ve got somebody who is already interested in putting up a 26,000 square foot facility,” Daykin said.

Hydroponic pot farms grown in well-gated industrial buildings would still be a good fit on lowquality agricultural land with marginal soils, he said.

Daykin dismissed concerns that weed might crowd out food crops.

“The reality is there’s probably only going to be 60 to 70 of these facilities across the country,” he said. “We might get one or we might not get one.”

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Monday to Sunday To meet the demand for electricity and improved reliability, BC Hydro will be making upgrades to the electrical system along Dewdney Trunk Road—from 232nd Street to the Stave Falls Dam. To help minimise impacts, the project has been divided into two phases:

Allen Garr Member since 1979

We’re pleased to announce Virginia Weiler, Bob Williams, and Allen Garr have been re-elected for a three year term. These returning directors will again represent our members by bringing their expertise and values to help guide the direction of the credit union, ensuring great things keep happening at Vancity and in our communities.

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Multiple crews will work concurrently in multiple locations along Dewdney Trunk Road as they replace several utility poles and upgrade electrical equipment. This work will require flaggers to direct vehicles around the bucket trucks, which may cause temporary traffic delays.

BC Hydro recognizes the inconvenience this work may cause and we will strive to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.

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In loving memory of Ronald Steele Beloved husband, father and grandfather

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The District of Mission is looking for a progressive and innovative leader to fill the role of Director of Fire and Rescue Services (Fire Chief). An astute manager to head its composite (paid-on-call and career members) Fire and Rescue Services Department. If you are prepared to lead our highly motivated and dedicated team in providing fire prevention and education, fire suppression and inspection, and emergency services in our growing community, we invite you apply. You can find more information about this exciting career opportunity, the community and how to apply at www.mission.ca/careers.

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Facility Coordinator - P/T Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre The Ridge Meadows Seniors Society (RMSS) are inviting qualified applicants to submit their interest & credentials for the position of Facility Coordinator This recreation employment opportunity is based on a 25 hour work week. The position will work with the Pitt Meadows Steering Committee to plan, develop, schedule & evaluate recreational and social service programs at the new Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre. The position also assists the RMSS manager and the Pitt Meadows Steering Committee in coordinating and administering the operations and promotion of programs. The work involves maintaining effective relationships in the community, and includes staff, volunteers and program supervision. This leadership position requires the candidate to exercise considerable independent judgement and action within the limits of applicable policies.

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LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate.

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday, May 19, 2013 to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

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ELECTRICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

Brad 778-552-3900

604-475-7077

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Pay-Less Pro Painting

NO Wood byproducts used

SPRING EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

2 Ladies Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr.

778-318-4716

PERSONAL SERVICES

NEED HELP ??

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

CLEANING SERVICES

Housecleaning & Maintenance (no chemicals) Move Out (Pack & Go ~ We Clean) Thinking of Selling? (we clean, organize & stage for a quick sale) mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

Serving Tri City 33 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189

WESTAR POWER & LIGHTING Ltd Electrical contractor # (0201643) Gilbert (604)366-3093

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Excavator & Bobcat Services

MAIDS R’ US

604-468-8889

BEST CLEANERS

AROUND GUARANTEED!

candymassage.blogspot.com/

Residential & Commercial

Weekly, Bi-Monthly - Best Rates!

•Drainage •Back-Filling •Landscaping & Excavating.

Hourly or Contract. 38 Years Exp.

604-576-6750 or Cell: 604.341.7374

PAINT SPECIAL

Since 1985 604-808-0212

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FENCING

Full Body Swedish Massage For Health Pleasure & Well Being *A.M. Special *Private *European From $65 & Up. 604.230.4444

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Need CA$H Today?

Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

NO CREDIT CHECKS •MONEY TODAY! •$500-$5000 • Instant Approvals • 60 Day Loans • Privacy Assured • Burnaby & Surrey Locations

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

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HOME CARE

Young at Heart SENIOR’S SERVICE

Licensed Certified Caregiver Companionship Medication Administration Transportation Hospital (Doctors Visits) Light Housekeeping Personal Care & More

Call Rae for a free consultation

604-607-4779 Email: rae_mond@msn.com

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Tony’s Concrete All Types Concrete Work W Forming W Grading W Specializing in Stamp W Exposed 20 years exp. Free Estimates

604-230-6707 HERFORT CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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Den’s GarDENing Services Spring into Action; cleanups, Hedges, Rubbish removal, Topping, Pruning, Wind or Snow damage & removals, Chipping & Stump grinding.

Cellular 604-671-9694

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Home Renovations and New Construction

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

(604)465-1311

ACTION RENOVATIONS New reno’s, basement suites, bathrooms, painting, plumbing & electrical, framing, drywall & spray-tex.

Free Est. 604-492-4211 / 941-6883

Spring Clean-up Rubbish Removal Located in Maple Ridge Call Matt

EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

Bulldog Disposal Co. Home & Yard Clean Ups Residential / Commercial

No Job Too Small Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

RECYCLE-IT!

Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

JUNK REMOVAL

*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

~ Free Estimates ~ 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246 JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

778-997-9582 MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

Full Landscape Construction for 33 Years.

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Locally owned and operated.

All work guaranteed.

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pearllandscapes.com

Steve 778-848-0036 S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

604.726.7542

604.465.2944

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Handyman Services

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Gary 467-3024

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

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10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

Green Services Ltd

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

7 Days / Week

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

DUTCH TOUCH

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

Prompt Delivery Available

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARDENING

meadowslandscapesupply.com

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

(604)462-0408

CONCRETE & PLACING

HANDYPERSONS

INTERIOR *Painting *Repairs *Alterations *Design. SENIORS DISCOUNT. Glenn 778-873-8300

“Where Quality matters more than Quantity” Reasonable Rates.

Free Estimates. Call Marv:

MIND BODY SPIRIT

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

CEDAR & CHAINLINK FENCING

173

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

283A

Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

Scott 604-891-9967

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

CALL: 604-467-1118 # 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

When QUALITY Matters

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau C & C Electrical Mechanical

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

171

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

PLUMBING

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7 Certified, Insured & Bonded RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE

TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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SUNDECKS

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899

Lawn Care

ELECTRICAL

Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs.

604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418

Fencing & Allan Block Free Estimate 18 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $23.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $23.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

Bro Marv Plumbing 24/7 plumbing, heating, plugged drains

Meadows Landscape Supply

320

Lawn Mowing Service Grounds Maintenance Pruning/Hedging Yard Clean-Ups

20YRS exp. in tiles, hardwood, bath and kitchen reno’s and more. Visit www.futuristichomeservices.com

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Residential / Commercial INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES

604-476-0075 Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627 . Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280

bromarv.com

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

W Retaining walls W Railings Home Renovations Call Patrick for a free est.

604-351-6245 RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL

call (604)582-1598

Landscape Maintenance & Construction

Woodland Decks W Design & Renovations W Decks W Fences W Stairs

BBB ACCREDITED

604-465-1311

GREENSKEEPERS

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

Call: 604-725-9574 www.rainforestdeckandrail.com

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

604-537-4140

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

551

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge 12443 Blanshard St. Sat. May 18th-9am. 3 family garage sale - Toys, Tools & Treasures

551

GARAGE SALES

MISC. FOR SALE

14’’ Electric Lawnmower $50.

Car Polisher $10.

Drill Press Stand $5. Router $20.

12 Volt Fuel Pump $125.

Call: (778)822-3591

Everything Must Go!

Osprey Village Saturday, May 18

9am ~ 1pm *** Rain or Shine ***

Pitt Meadows 19359 - 119th Ave. Sat. May 18th 9am - 4pm

Inquiries call (604)465-5029

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

PETS 477

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com POMERANIAN - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

SHELTIES: 6/mo Male, 4/yr Male, 3/yr Fem.Sable puppies, ready now Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer ~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

454

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583

EQUESTRIAN

CEDAR HOGFUEL Special Spring prices Sawdust also available

BRAND NEW Luxury Hotel Queen Mattresses by SERTA

NEWER APARTMENTS

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

604-465-5193

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

◆ 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 ◆ Six Appliances ◆ Secured Underground Prkg. ◆ Cls. to West Coast Express ◆ Adult Oriented

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660 Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, Approved pets only.

Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT M.RIDGE Cntrl 11735-225 St. Quiet 2 bdrm $900, incl heat & h/w. No dogs. 604-728-0940, 604-468-9420

Polo Club Apartments

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

Fraser View & Maple View Apartments

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED 1 Bedroom suites Avail $595 - $700/mo incl ht/wtr & cable. NP

604.418.1932 MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm $550/mo Incl’s hot water Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms.

Two 3 phase & single phase power.

1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959 PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

711

CO-OP RENTALS

OPEN HOUSE at Haney Pioneer Village Co-operative Thurs. May 23rd 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

11830 - 230 St. Maple Ridge

If you are 60 years of age or over, independent, fully retired and meet our income and other requirements, you may be eligible for membership in our Co-op.

Come in for a tour of our single and double units, have your questions answered, and get an application form. Coffee will be served

715

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

COQUITLAM: 3 bdrm + 1-1/2 baths. 5 appl, gas f/p. Covered sundeck & carport.

Totally reno’d.

1500sf. Upper Deluxe duplex. Insuite lndry. $1450 + 50% utils.

Refs. n/s, n/p. (604)421-0744 MAPLE RIDGE. Quiet, clean 2 bdr sunny SxS duplex, fncd yd, priv setting. ns/np. $850. 604-240-8358

736

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm hse completely redone. Newer appl & flooring. Garage & shed on property. Lg yard. Nr Golden Ears bridge. Jun1. $1250. 604-941-2243 / 942-7876

TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD

741

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

11895 Laitty St, Maple Ridge

Fully renovated 1 & 2 bdrm suites Full time on-site caretaker.

Available Immediately CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW

778-839-4691

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl laminate flrs, pri entry, $900 + 1/2 utils. Avail now. (604)464-4794

751

SUITES, UPPER

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

CENTRAL Maple Ridge 223/119. 4 bdrm home, avail June, 1 $1200/mo Nr shopping. Cat ok. Appt to view, 604-476-0332

752

TOWNHOUSES

COQUITLAM, New & modern 2/bdrm + den T/H. 6/appli., b/i vac. $1795 + util. Avail July 1. N/S, N/P. (604)728-2516 MAPLE RIDGE 3 Bdrm T/H, newly reno’d, 1.5 baths, f/p, $1400 + utils.

Avail immed. NS/NP. 604-466-8499 PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains around! bcclassified.com Phone 604-575-5555

757

WANTED TO RENT

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 The Scrapper

BACHELOR SUITE for gentleman in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area.

Call David 604-460-1938

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

NOTICE is hereby given that on May 25th 2013 at 2:0pm at 11985 203rd St, Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; ADVANCED Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Erik Bratholt....................E205 Gregory McMillan...........B111 Sherrie Lyn Williams......C070 Eric Coelen......................F047 Anthony Niles.................D010

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

604-463-3000

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

Call 604-467-3944 749

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina Public Access Launch Ramp Outdoor Storage for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers Year Rental Moorage Fuel Dock W Onsite Manager

604.465.7713 750

SUITES, LOWER

COQUITLAM Ctr. Bright 2bdr gr/lvl full bath, share w/d. Avl now, ns/np. $850 +share utils. 604-616-2725 COQUITLAM nr Newport 2bdrm ste nr rec ctr, W.C.Exp. Refs req. $950 incl utils/cable/wifi. 604-561-0280.

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MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm grnd lvl, bright, clean, prkg, lrg, fncd yrd, storage, W/D, cvrd patio. N/S, small pet ok. Avail now. $790/mo incl utils. (604)466-0553.

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2007 29’ FOREST RIVER Cl C. 29,000 miles, dual slides, like new, loaded, 1 year warranty. $46,900 obo. 604-856-9444

Port Coquitlam, 1/bdrm grnd level.

N/P. $625/mo incl util. Avail June 1.

(604)433-3585 or 778-321-5490

Various downtown locations.

Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf.

- 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

MAPLE RIDGE 1 Bedroom plus.

Priv.entry/laundry. $675/mo (single) $800/mo (double) incl utils. NS/NP. Call: 604-463-1043

MAPLE COURT II

PoCo Mary Hill 2bdr, full bth, sh ldry, Suit sm fam or 1 or 2. NS/NP. $775m inc. util. 604-306-1701 eves

MAPLE RIDGE OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

838

MAPLE RIDGE - Thornhill area. lrg.

1 bdrm. Full bath, on acreage. Walk in closet. Full Tile throughout. Pri. entry & prkg. $875/mo. incls. WIFI, laundry & hydro N/S. Small pet okay. Avail. immed. 604-816-0849

OFFICE/RETAIL

Haney Motor Hotel

604-464-3550

CARS - DOMESTIC

W W W. M I L A N I N O R M A N . C O M 150+ USED CARS & TRUCKS!!

1-888-534-4745 A+ BBB RATED

MAPLE RIDGE lrg 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite, incl F/S, D/W, share lndry. $900 utils incl. Quiet mature, N/S, N/P. Avail now. Call: 778-858-5256

For pictures & details visit MindyMcPherson.com

604.465.7221

S Incl heat/ht water, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shoping/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

818

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE, LARGE 1 bdrm suite, near schools, WCE, & shop centre. $725 incl. util’s. Own W/D. Brand new carpet/laminate. N/S NP. Avail. now. Ph: (778)242-1313.

For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000 or TEXT 604-854-0011

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

RENOVATED SUITES 1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925

750

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE: 228th St: 1 Bdrm condo. Avail NOW! Granite throughout. Big windows. Insuite ldry. Np/Ns $950/mo

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

PORT COQUITLAM

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

3 bdrm house for rent in Pitt Meadows. Near transit and Meadowtown Mall. One year lease min. $1600 per month. Available July 1st. Call 604-319-6638

604.466.8404 (Erik)

2 bdrm bright apt.

MAPLE RIDGE 800 coil. 3” Pillow Top. In Original Plastic. Leftover from Hotel Order 10 yr. wrnty. $390 604.791.2621

1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $880 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

MAPLE RIDGE

ANYTHING OF VALUE

PETS

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Updated spacious 1bdrm, new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $780+utils. 604-307-2241.

(604)466-5799

PRESA CANARIO PUPS, 1st shots dewormed, 10 weeks, 1 M & 1 F, $900. (778)651-7522 REG. German Shepherd Pups xrays, 16 wks. All shots,READY NOW .1100.00 604 512-3310

No Pets, Non Smoker

Glenwood Manor Apartments

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

UPDATING OUR WAITING LIST

Certified Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only.

1 Bdrm. gas F/P.

Maple Ridge

New home w/riverview in Ruskin.

Pet/fam ok. $89,800 with $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RENTALS

Maple Ridge Central

$525 + util’s

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Mom is a Golden Retriever (68lbs) & Dad is a Poodle (50lbs). Various shades of gold and blond. Males & females.

Ready to go mid June, raised in home with children. Our dogs are part of our family and life, we hope for the same for our pups. Will have 1st shots and deworming. $950 Mission 604-820-4827.

MAREMMA PUPS, working stock guard pups, protectors of livestock, family or property, will guard whatever it bonds to. Being raised as livestock. No Sunday calls. 1 (604)796-8557

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL 1 bdrm apt, $730/mo incl heat, h/w, N/P. Avail June 1. Call 604-476-6683.

(604) 467- 5271

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, 8 weeks old, $800. (604)850-3329

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, one male puppy left, $1000. (604)869-5073

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GREAT LOCATION * Renovated Suites *

OKANAGAN

Children’s misc items, Deluxe double bed almost new.

TREE SERVICES

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$880

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